Periodontal disease (gum disease) is the chronic inflammation of the gums. It is most often caused by the accumulation of plaque below the gum line. If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause bleeding, bad breath, bone loss, and even tooth loss. In the past, the treatment for gum disease, which is often referred to as a “deep cleaning,” involved painful, aggressive scraping and left patients with a sore mouth for several days after. But with the advancement of lasers in dentistry, this form of treatment is now unnecessary.
The dental hygienists at Pillar Dental treat periodontal disease with laser technology, which is the very best treatment that modern dentistry has to offer. The dental laser has been shown to eliminate periodontal infection, stimulate repair of the damaged gum, and prevent continued bone loss.
Research has shown that there is a link between periodontal disease and whole body health. Treating periodontal infection with a specific wavelength of laser energy has been shown to lower your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, low birth weight babies and possibly Alzheimers. Additionally, from the patient perspective, laser periodontal therapy has none of the drawbacks of older surgical therapies. It is gentle, does not cause bum recession, and it does not involve drugs or harsh chemicals.
Pillar Dental’s hygienists have extensive training in gum disease treatment in Sioux Falls, SD. With more than five years of follow-up cases, the results have been very impressive. Using laser-assisted periodontal treatment is one more way to show that Pillar Dental truly provides “high-tech” dentistry.
Get in Touch With Pillar Dental Today for Periodontal Treatment!
If you or any of your friends or relatives have gum disease, reach out to Pillar Dental immediately for periodontal treatment. Our dental office uses laser technology to help you heal faster and give you better, long-term results.
Aside from providing laser-assisted periodontal treatment for gum disease, Pillar Dental also offers oral cancer screening services. Contact us now at 605-271-4422 to schedule an appointment. Feel free to visit our office as well at 2308 S Westlake Dr., Sioux Falls, SD. We’re open Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.